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Dahlquist DQ10 Woofer Repair?

I need people's opinions on whether I should have my surround replaced (or attempt to do so myself) or spend a little extra and replace it with an after market woofer. Places like MCM Electronics sell woofers from the $20s to $60s so it may be just as cost effective to replace it.
My question then would become what specs other than size would I need to know before I could buy the new woofer?
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slownlo
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Regnar is the ONLY place to send your Dahlquist's in for repair. NO ONE ELSE knows the line better than they do, and NO ONE ELSE can bring them back to factory specs better than them. Go to www.regnar.com for more info...you won't be sorry.
prh10d4
1 posts
 
I refoamed my DQ10's without any problems - sound great now. Took most of a day. Purchased the kit from SimplySpeakers.
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phasecorrect
2,013 posts
 
I agree...there is no need to ship your speakers to Regnar for simply refoaming...unless you are contemplating their complete refurbishment...which costs close to 1k...I would ask your local hi-end shop...or try your luck DIY>...
soundoc03
4 posts
 
Check your mid-range driver as well as there are frequently linear radial cracks in the surrround. I had Regnar upgrade the caps, wiring, and reconed and suspended the Advent woofer. Very pleased with the result.
uspb63
1 posts
 
OK I am convinced to do the refoaming the DQ-10 speakers. Can you use acetone to remove the glue from the dges of the cone and the basket. Will the acetone not damage or burn the cone because I have found some very very sticky glue on the cone itself. I've tried to remov e completely the remaining glue for hours and I cant all of them. I am assuming acetone will be the answer. Thanks
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